This course will explore creativity from the standpoint of making the student more aware of a world of potentials and the limitless surrounding possibilities for making and doing something new and useful in a wide variety of settings. Everyone can be more of an artist by first seeing past the status quo, and then being the scientist, bringing discipline to new ideas and shepherding them from the mind to the “marketplace of ideas.” Creativity applies in areas as diverse as business, choosing recreational and vacation activities, volunteer work, furthering one’s personal learning, and employing creative strategies. Creativity, in this sense, is a valuable life skill to be developed, nurtured and liberally exercised to enhance life, work and career.
- Teacher: Janine Hurley